# Peculiar Divides 10 of the World's Strangest Fences By Stefanie Hutson | Published 2008-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-of-the-worlds-strangest-fences References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/08/some-of-worlds-strangest-fences.html) It’s not often that you see groundbreaking design or exceptional creativity in a fence. Fences are largely installed for functional purposes, and even the most attractive are usually viewed as second-class citizens when it comes to home design elements. Though not always conventionally attractive, the unusual fences in this series demonstrate exceptional creativity and boldness. The “bra fence”, in particular, seems likely to stir up a great deal of neighborly ire. The [brick barrier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belden-brick), on the other hand, would make a whimsical addition to any community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Fencing:** Innovative designs in fencing that goes beyond traditional options. - **Functional Artistry:** Fencing designs that are aesthetically pleasing while serving a practical purpose - **Boundary Pushing Fencing:** Fencing designs that explore and challenge traditional notions of barrier and enclosure ### Sectors Adopting This - **Landscaping and Outdoor Design:** Opportunities for landscaping or outdoor design companies to create unique, functional and artistic fencing designs - **Construction and Home Design:** Innovative fencing options for housing projects and property designs - **Fencing and Security Industry:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional fencing, opening new markets for security and fencing providers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Wall Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md) - [Repurposed Brick Public Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-public-furniture.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md)